5 Things to do this weekend

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Posted Jul. 30, 2014 at 4:22 PM

Posted Jul. 30, 2014 at 4:22 PM

Looking for entertainment in the Peoria area? Here are five things to do this weekend . . .

1. India Fest runs from 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday on the Peoria riverfront. Co-sponsored by the Indo-American Society of Peoria and the Peoria Park District, the event features Indian food, music, dance, crafts, henna and informative sessions on Indian culture. Admission is $5 for adults from 2 to 5 p.m. and $7 after 5 p.m. Free for children under 10. A $1 donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will be made for each paid admission. For more information go to www.indoam.org or call 689-3019.

2. Comedian Jon Reep, Season 5 winner of “Last Comic Standing,” will perform this weekend at Jukebox Comedy Club, 3527 W. Farmington Road. He’s been on Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend,” his own half-hour special “Comedy Central Presents: Jon Reep” and another special, “Jon Reep: Metro Jethro.” Shows are at 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $20 except for the 10:30 p.m. Friday show which is $15. Call 673-5853 or visit JukeboxComedy.com. Show is rated R.

3. Waugh Fish Frywill be Saturday at Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe. Entertainment includes the Vanessa Davis Band, Robin Crowe and Brent Bunton Band along with a bags tournament. Gates open at 3 p.m., food served at 5 p.m. and music starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. Dinner is $10; cash bar. Advance tickets available at Moon Dancer Boutique and Three Sisters Park.